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Happy Juneteenth from Purple Sheep Consulting! ❤️💚🖤 Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the 1865 liberation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, symbolizing freedom and resilience. For our Black woman-owned business, this day inspires our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowerment. As Dr. RD Harris said, "True freedom is not just the absence of barriers, but the presence of opportunities." Join us in celebrating this historic day and the ongoing journey toward equality. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #BlackOwnedBusiness #WomenInBusiness #PurpleSheepConsulting #Diversity #Inclusion #Empowerment Want to learn more? Reach out to us!

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States. It's a day to celebrate freedom, progress, and the ongoing fight for racial equality. Let's use this day to: 🫱🏽🫲🏿 Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and the Black experience in America. 🫱🏽🫲🏿 Reflect on how we can create a more inclusive and equitable workplace. 🫱🏽🫲🏿 Support Black-owned businesses and organizations. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

Honoring Juneteenth: A Commitment to More Progress ✅ Today, we honor Juneteenth and all that it means. This pivotal moment in history reminds us of the enduring strength and resilience of the Black community. Juneteenth is a time for reflection on the struggles against systemic racism and a call to action for equity and inclusion. At ConexED, we stand in solidarity with the Black community and continue our pledge to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Let's honor this day by committing to being allies in the ongoing fight for equality. Together, we can build a future of justice and opportunity for all. #Juneteenth #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity #Justice

🎉 Celebrating Juneteenth: Freedom, Reflection, and Unity 🎉 Today, we observe #Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in history marking the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the journey toward freedom, equality, and justice. As we celebrate, let's honor the resilience and contributions of Black Americans and reflect on the work still needed to advance racial equity in our society. ✨ Ways to honor Juneteenth: * Educate ourselves and others about its significance * Support Black-owned businesses and initiatives * Advocate for inclusive policies in our communities and workplaces Let’s continue striving for a future where freedom and equality are truly universal. #FreedomDay #Diversity #Inclusion #Equality

🚀 Join the Conversation on Kemi Badenoch’s Impact! 🚀 We are organising a panel this week to explore the significance of Kemi Badenoch’s appointment as leader of the Conservative Party and its impact on the Black community. We’ll dive into important topics like: 1️⃣ Kemi Badenoch’s impact on the Black community – both positive and negative 2️⃣ The intersection of race, gender, and class 3️⃣ Whether representation alone is enough 4️⃣ Whether Kemi is being used as part of a broader narrative to a further white supremacy agenda. This is a crucial discussion for anyone passionate about social justice, politics and representation. If you’re interested in being part of this conversation, DM me to get involved! Dorothea Jones MA FIEDP Samantha Lubanzu Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu Lee Jasper Kehinde Andrews Shereen Daniels 🇬🇧🇯🇲🇬🇾 Ije McDougall (CIPD) JP Dean Okai Snr Sheryl Miller Lord Simon Woolley Carl Nandoo Lydia Amoah FRSA Toni McLelland MSc FRSA Glenice (Patricia) Allison Charmaine Simpson Charmaine Orchard Seth Pinnock Madeline McQueen david McQueen Regina Martin If you know anyone who wants to get involved or add to the conversation, please tag and share. #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #representationmatters #disabilityinclusion #reclaimingthenarrative

5 Key Strategies to Create a Safe Space for Young Black Professionals: https://lnkd.in/gUzeWJ-F #talentinfusion #sacespace #diversity #inclusion #DE&IB #beloning

**Celebrating Juneteenth: Commitment to Freedom, Equality, and Inclusive Insights** Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that signifies freedom and the end of slavery in the United States. This day is not just about reflection but about action and commitment to equality and justice. At VOLK Strategy, we believe in the power of authentic insights to drive meaningful change. Our work is deeply rooted in understanding and addressing the diverse needs of all communities, especially those historically marginalized. **Here's how we are committed to showing up for Black people and minorities:** **Listen and Learn:** We are dedicated to continuous learning from Black voices and experiences. This commitment helps us ensure our insights are inclusive and reflective of diverse perspectives. **Foster Inclusion:** Our approach to research and strategy prioritizes inclusivity. By working with a diverse team and promoting equitable opportunities, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard. **Advocate and Amplify:** We actively use our platform to amplify Black voices and support Black-owned businesses. Our partnerships and collaborations are designed to uplift and empower. **Make Financial Commitments:** We support initiatives and organizations that fight for racial justice and provide educational opportunities for Black communities. It's part of our mission to contribute to a more equitable future. On this Juneteenth, we reaffirm our commitment to these actions, knowing that every step towards equality counts. Let's celebrate freedom by making a real difference, together. #Juneteenth #Equality #Inclusion #RacialJustice

📅 Black Inclusion Week, 13-19th May. This week is about having some frank discussions about the challenges that Black people face in the workplace and some proper action to ensure inclusion moving forwards. Why the focus on Black professionals though? In 2022, the Chartered Management Institute found that 71% of employees from a Black background reported feeling overlooked for opportunities owing to their identity. A TapIn study in 2023, which surveyed 2,300+ Black Gen Z (16-25 years old) individuals, found that four in five (86%) African heritage Gen Z professionals change their names on job applications to enhance the possibility of recruitment success. And, despite 85% of this group saying being authentic at work is crucial for their job satisfaction, 47% of Black Gen Z respondents said they change parts of their personality in the workplace, a practice called code switching. Black people, and women especially, face high levels of direct and indirect discrimination in the workplace, including remarks about hairstyles and comments about the way they speak, being described as ‘aggressive’. As such, Black Inclusion Week is really about highlighting these statistics and experiences, and ensuring people are doing the work to educate and inform themselves on racism and discrimination. Ultimately, it’s about providing opportunities to Black people of all backgrounds (they are all different), recognising where policies, training and initiatives need to be tailored to maximise outcomes. Please contact us on [email protected] to book our training on race and microaggressions and start the process of doing better. Learn more about it here:  https://lnkd.in/e3EKhA-w

Today marks the last day of February and the last day of Black History Month. Now is an important time to remember that supporting Black and diverse-owned businesses is not our goal for a month, but year-round. We encourage our communities to continue making mindful buying decisions and contribute to the success of Black-owned companies beyond the month of February. Canteen will continue to seek out Women and Minority Owned Businesses for inclusion in our sourcing opportunities. To learn more about Canteen's commitment to diversity and inclusion, check out the link below: https://bit.ly/4bRBJW3 #BlackHistoryMonth #CanteenCelebratesBlackHistoryMonth #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DivsersityAndInclusion #EquityAndInclusion #ChooseCanteen

In recent years, many organizations have made strides towards diversity marketing. As a Black woman, I've noticed more representation in ads and commercials, which is a welcome change from my adolescent years. However, many organizations still fall short in their attempts at diversity marketing. My latest blog post addresses the seven common pitfalls to avoid when marketing to diverse cultures. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eY6Nj3hY. #DiversityMarketing #MarketingMistakes #Inclusion #RepresentationMatters